Madame Truffles

12-18 Yarra Place (St Ali Lane)

South Melbourne 3205

0430 017 480

www.madametruffles.com.au

Closing this Sunday.

As you enter this beautiful space you are instantly greeted by the warm and friendly faces of Bernadette and Simon. Immaculate and dressed to the nines, they are a couple so suave and cool that I thank my lucky stars I decided to wear my beautiful silk jacket(I'd hate for them to think I was daggy). Now what does a young and beautifully suave couple do in Melbourne? Open a pop up specialty truffle shop of course.

Like all brilliant ideas, the concept of Madame Truffles sprung up after 1 too many drinks. It was the sad realisation that Australians don't indulge or probably even know about the wonderful truffles Australia produces. Maybe it's the price that deems it inaccessible. After all even a small truffle is not cheap, however a small amount really does go a long way. So after a year of planning the doors opened at the start of July....but only for a month.

Even though it is their final weekend, Madame Truffles still has a wonderful selection available from Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales

Prices

TAS – $2.80/g      WA – $2.90/g       NSW – $3.30/g

"Price differences are based on quantity of harvest rather than quality as all truffles sold by Madame Truffles are graded extra or first class" Madame Truffles

Currently, they also have a beautiful NSW stunner weighing 153g. This beauty will set you back just over $500, but the bragging rights will be priceless.

The truffles are harvested fresh every week and it is the end of the season here is Australia, so after a month of selling to, and educating the Melburnian palate, Madame Truffles will be sadly closing their doors. Get in quick and get the last of their goodies, or just go in for a snoop at the amazing shop, with it's chandelier and hand printed wall paper its just seems a shame to have to bring it all down. If you've never seen or smelt a truffle then a stop here this weekend is a must. Each is so fragrant and different, you will instantly understand why the Europeans love them and be angered at yourself for not having discovered them sooner.

Au revoir Madame Truffles, till next year-I hope.